John F. Brewster has joined Boys and Girls Clubs of Providence as chief executive officer. He was formerly president and CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Ana, Calif. In his new role, Brewster is responsible for four clubs in Providence, one in North Providence, and Camp Davis in Charlestown, including board development, strategic planning, fund development and budgeting, marketing and communications, diversity, facilities management and personnel administration.
PBN: What was your very first job?
BREWSTER: At age 15, I was a camp councilor at Camp Zerbe, a residential camp in Syracuse, N.Y.
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PBN: What is the best part of your day?
BREWSTER: The best part of my day is coaching my direct reports.
PBN: What drives you, personally?
BREWSTER: A sense of excellence.
PBN: What is the key to success at your job?
BREWSTER: Physical stamina, high tolerance for ambiguity and persistence.
PBN: What advice would you give to someone looking to break into your field?
BREWSTER: Get all the financial education you can.
PBN: What do you like to do when you aren’t at work?
BREWSTER: Play with my dog, cook, and go fishing.
PBN: What’s the last book you read?
BREWSTER: “The Prince of Providence” by Mike Stanton.
